Gunnar Henderson went 2-for-4 in the Orioles' 4-2 victory over the Twins with a home run, one run scored, and one RBI.
Fantasy Impact: Henderson's performance, highlighted by his sixth homer of the season, continues to solidify his role as a key contributor in the Orioles' lineup. He holds a .288 batting average and his early power numbers are encouraging for fantasy managers, especially with six home runs and 15 RBI through just 18 games.
Category: Game Recaps
Albert Suarez allowed three hits and no earned runs over 5 2/3 innings pitched Friday. He tallied four strikeouts in a no-decision against the Twins.
Fantasy Impact: Suarez was called up from Triple-A Norfolk to take the spot in the rotation left by an injured Tyler Wells. With the Orioles waiting on the return of Wells, John Means, and Kyle Bradish, it is likely that Suarez should see at least one more turn in the rotation.
Category: Game Recaps
Rafael Devers will return to the Red Sox lineup at serve as the designated hitter Wednesday. (Source: Marc Cerullo on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Devers and the Red Sox avoided any major issues with a knee injury that caused the veteran to be removed from Tuesday’s game. Fantasy managers should expect him to return to third base soon.
Category: Injury Updates
Nick Pivetta (elbow) is schedule to throw and complete a bullpen session soon. (Source: Jen McCaffrey on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Pivetta continues to rehab a right elbow flexor strain. The team is hopeful that he will be able to return quickly, barring any setbacks. Fantasy managers should expect the team to outline a timetable after Pivetta completes a bullpen session.
Category: Injury Updates
Romy Gonzalez (wrist) has suffered a setback in his rehab and will get an MRI. (Source: Jen McCaffrey on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Gonzalez is slated to get an MRI on his wrist after feeling pain while swinging. Fantasy managers should expect the team to outline his next steps after the MRI.
Category: Injury Updates
Vaughn Grissom (hamstring) is slated to play second base from Triple-A Worcester Friday. (Source: Jen McCaffrey on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Grissom recently played in Worcester as the designated hitter, but is now ready to take the field in the next step of his rehab. Fantasy managers should expect the team to outline a clearer timetable after Friday.
Category: Injury Updates
Tyler O'Neill (head) is unlikely to return by Friday. He has yet to do any work on the field, per manager Alex Cora. (Source: Jen McCaffrey on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: O’Neill continues to recover from a nasty collision on Monday. He continues to clear concussion testing, but is not yet ready to begin working out on the field to return to the lineup.
Category: Injury Updates
The Red Sox placed Garrett Whitlock on the 15-day IL with a left oblique strain. (Source: Jen McCaffrey on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Whitlock was removed from his start Tuesday with the oblique injury. The team has recalled Joe Jacques to fill his spot on the roster.
Category: Injury Updates, Transactions
A.J. Puk (illness) is slated to start Thursday’s game against the Cubs. (Source: Jordan McPherson on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Puk had two scheduled starts pushed back this week due to an illness. The left-hander will be looking for a bounce back outing when he takes on the Cubs Thursday.
Category: Injury Updates
Taijuan Walker (shoulder) is scheduled to through a bullpen session Friday. (Source: Todd Zolecki on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: There is a possibility that Walker could be activated from the injured list if he is able to get through the bullpen session without any setbacks. Fantasy managers should expect the Phillies to provide a more clear timetable after Friday.
Category: Injury Updates
Rob Refsnyder (toe) is expected to play at least one more rehab game before being activated from the IL. (Source: Jen McCaffrey on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Refsnyder is scheduled to play in the outfield with Triple-A Worcester. He stated that his fractured pinky toe is not fully healed, but that he will have to play through it.
Category: Injury Updates
Landon Knack was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City Wednesday. He will make the start against the Nationals. (Source: Dodgers on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Knack has pitched to a 4.02 ERA and a 0.96 WHIP over 15 2/3 innings in Triple-A this season. Knack could join the rotation if he is able to perform well in his major league debut.
Category: Transactions
Michael Tonkin was claimed off waivers from the Twins Wednesday. (Source: Abbey Mastracco on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Tonkin will be added to the roster after the Mets designated Tyler Jay for assignment. The veteran has struggled this season and can be left off fantasy rosters.
Category: Transactions
Jameson Taillon (back) is expected to be activated from the 15-day IL and start Thursday. (Source: MLB.com )
Fantasy Impact: Taillon is set to make his season debut Thursday against the Marlins. Fantasy managers should expect him to have a pitch limit, as only completed 3 2/3 innings in his last rehab start.
Category: Injury Updates
Alejandro Kirk is back in the lineup for the Toronto Blue Jays against the New York Yankees Wednesday. (Source: Toronto Blue Jays on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Kirk returns after sitting out Tuesday night, starting behind the plate at catcher and batting eighth against the Yankees Wednesday.
Ty France returns to the lineup for the Seattle Mariners against the Cincinnati Reds Wednesday. (Source: Seattle Mariners on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: France is back after taking a seat on the bench for manager Scott Servais Tuesday night, starting at first base and batting fifth against the Reds Wednesday.
J.P. Crawford is absent from the lineup for the Seattle Mariners against the Cincinnati Reds Wednesday. (Source: Seattle Mariners on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Crawford will receive the afternoon off for rest purposes, with Dylan Moore filling in at shortstop and batting seventh against the Reds Wednesday.
Gavin Lux is in the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Washington Nationals Wednesday. (Source: MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: Lux is back after sitting out Tuesday night, starting at second base and batting ninth for manager Dave Roberts against the Nationals Wednesday.
James Outman is in Wednesday’s starting lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Washington Nationals. (Source: MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: Outman returns to the field for manager Dave Roberts, patrolling center field and batting seventh against the Nationals Wednesday.
Max Muncy is back in the lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Washington Nationals Wednesday. (Source: MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: Muncy returns after taking a seat on the bench Tuesday night, batting fifth and starting at third base against the Nationals for manager Dave Roberts Wednesday.